NUR 210 Introduction to Nursing

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Prerequisites: Must be admitted in the Nursing Program.
This course provides students an introduction to the nursing profession exploring the history and evolution of nursing, career path options, as well as nursing education and license requirements. Students will also explore legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession, safety and quality indicators used in nursing, professionalism as it relates to nursing, and effective communication including handoff reporting. Students will also explore personal stress management techniques and coping mechanisms. Research topics including APA, literature reviews, and steps of the research process will also be introduced.

3 hours lecture